Updated 2026·Checked on foot·South along the coast from Perissa
Perivolos is the long southern continuation of Perissa's black-sand beach, a wide strip of dark sand known for its stylish beach clubs, cocktail loungers and watersports.
Perivolos Beach · Volcanic black-sand beach
Period
Volcanic black-sand beach
Location
About 1–2 km south of central Perissa
Entry
Free (public beach); charges apply for sunbeds and umbrellas
Hours
Open access; beach clubs and sunbed hire mainly May–October
Time Needed
A half or full day
Rating
4.6★ · 522 reviews
Hours and prices last checked 2026 — they change, so confirm on the day.
History
How it came to be
Perissa, Perivolos and Agios Georgios form one near-continuous run of black volcanic sand along Santorini's southeast coast — roughly 7 km in total — the longest such stretch on the island. Over recent decades Perivolos has grown into the coast's best-known cluster of beach bars and clubs.
What You’ll See
On a visit
Designer sunbeds and beach bars, calm swimming water, paddle and jet-ski hire, and long uninterrupted views back to Mesa Vouno.
How to Visit
Walkable south along the beach from Perissa, or a short drive or bus ride. Parking is available behind the beachfront bars.
Best Time
Afternoon into the early evening, when the beach bars fill up
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Getting There
Location
About 1–2 km south of central Perissa · South along the coast from Perissa
They are two ends of the same long black-sand beach. Perissa is the village end below Mesa Vouno, while Perivolos, further south, is quieter and known for its beach clubs and loungers.
Perivolos runs on as the southern continuation of Perissa's black sand, forming one of the longest beaches on Santorini — the combined Perissa–Perivolos–Agios Georgios strip stretches several kilometres, with Perivolos the wider, more upscale beach-club end.
